Research Assistant I, Advanced Imaging

About the position

This is a full-time research assistant position available in the Advanced Imaging Research Center of UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. The candidate is expected to work on development of medical imaging method and analysis (MRI and PET) in diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases. Works under general direction to provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in performing assignments requiring experience and good knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical and scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment.
• Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment.
• High School Graduation or GED.
• 1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree.
• 4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college.
• 6 years Research experience with High School Diploma and 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• A Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or physics will be preferred.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer